Cutting expenses

I have been out of work for some time now and have had to really cut back.  I never bothered with the discount food stores in our area before, and never went into the Dollar Store for much of anything.  I am finding out what a blessing these stores can be.  I hope I can be of help to some of you. 

Yesterday I bought a 2 lbs. bag of fresh whole carrots at a store Called Aldi in my area and paid $0.59 for the bag.  I used to pay $7.00 for mascara at a chain grocery store and now pay $1.00 at the Dollar Store.  It is somewhat smaller, but just as good.  There is an excellent all purpose cleaner at the Dollar Store called LA Awesome that is just that... AWESOME.  I use it on carpet (its intended purpose along with multiple uses), furniture fabric, to remove that black oily buildup from trucks that settles on my floors, etc.  In seconds it removes what used to take a lot of scrubbing.

I now buy deodorant at the Dollar Store which is the powder fresh scent.  I was buying Dove in the powder fresh scent before and paid 3x as much. 

If you are not currently shopping in these stores I encourage you to check it out.  I buy sandwich bags (52 per box) for $1.00.  I buy the freezer bags in all sizes, storage containers, etc. all for $1.00.  I can't believe I wasn't smart shopping long ago.  I found shampoo that is thick and rich for $1.00.  (Had to try a few brands and now love this one!)

When I went to the dentist for my cleaning last week I was told I could use straight baking soda on my teeth to remove stains.  I used to buy brand name toothpaste with baking soda, but now buy Closeup toothpaste for $1.00 and after adding toothpaste to the brush dip it in baking soda.  It is a lot cheaper and you don't get the whitening agent that many contain, which was causing me sensitivity.

Hope I helped a little.  Check it out!  I know it's not rocket science, but speaking for myself . . . I am amazed at the savings.  It's trial and error.  If you don't like it you have only invested $1.00.  HAPPY SHOPPING!!!